Medical Oncology Support Services

Saint Francis Health System believes in treating the cancer, as well as addressing the emotional and psychological needs of cancer patients. Several resources are available including Saint Francis support services, community services, medication assistance and cancer education to cancer patients and their families.

Saint Francis Oncology Support Services

Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital

Laureate's outpatient clinic helps patients, family members and caregivers deal with the emotional and behavioral changes related to a cancer diagnosis. Psychologists and licensed therapists are available to talk with patients and their loved ones (including children and adolescents). All calls are confidential.

Saint Francis Pastoral Care

Clergy members are available to listen carefully and understand compassionately, to care and to pray with those who desire to do so. To set up a time to talk with a Pastoral Care staff member, please call 918-494-7435.

Saint Francis Hospital Chapel
The Chapel, located to the east of the main hospital lobby, is open to patients, their families and visitors. Mass is celebrated daily and all are welcome at any time.

Community Cancer Resources

American Cancer Society

Several local programs and services are available to cancer patients. Below are just a few options through the American Cancer Society. For more information, please call 918-743-6767 or visit www.cancer.org.

Look Good…Feel Better: This program is a community-based, free service provided by the American Cancer Society. Licensed volunteer cosmetologists demonstrate techniques for enhancing appearance while undergoing cancer treatment with tips on wigs, turbans, makeup, skin care and more.For more information and location details, please call 918-477-5400

Man to Man: Prostate cancer support group for men and their spouses.When: 7:00 p.m. – second Monday of each monthWhere: Cancer Treatment Centers of America10109 East 79th Street, Tulsa, OK 74136For more information call 918-286-5108.

Caring and Sharing: A cancer support group meeting weekly on Thursdays at noon.Please call 918-743-6767, ext. 3 location information.

I Can Cope: An educational program for people facing cancer. Current patients, family members and caregivers can benefit.

Additional Community Support Services

Leukemia and Lymphoma – Patient and Family Support Group (Sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Oklahoma Chapter): Support for patients, family and friends dealing with leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, Hodgkin’s and blood and marrow transplant issues.When: 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month or 1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.Where: Saint Francis Hospital, 6161 S. Yale Ave., Natalie Warren Bryant Cancer Center Lobby (Radiation/Oncology Therapy Dept. waiting room) or (1:30 p.m., third Wednesday) St. John Mary Kay Chapman Health PlazaFor more information about the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Oklahoma Chapter, call 405-943-8888 or toll- free 888-828-4572.

Mustard Seed: Support for cancer patients, family and friendsWhen: 11:00 a.m. – second Saturday of each monthWhere: 6991 E. 72nd, (site may change) For additional information or to confirm location, please call Roseanne Pasco: 918-492-4953 or Betty Scrivner: 918-299-3413

New Voice Club: The New Voice Club provides monthly support groups open to current and former laryngectomy cancer patients and their caregivers. Call 918-543-3833 or 918-744-2476 for more information.

Tulsa Ostomy Association: Support for patients dealing with surgeries that require ostomy. An ostomy connects either the small or the large intestine to the surface of the body.When: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., fourth Thursday of each month(except November and December)Where: University Village, 8555 S. Lewis (in the theater)For additional information, please call: Kay Pugh at 918-446-8542 or Rick Stephens at 918-437-1317.

Bereavement – New Horizons: This group provides structured and facilitated support for those who have lost someone to cancer and have struggled to make progress over the years.When: 6:00 p.m. each Monday and 3:30 p.m. each ThursdayWhere: Grace Hospice of Oklahoma, 6400 S. Lewis, Suite 1000 For additional information, please call Mark Tibey at 918-744-7223.

Touched by Cancer Support Group at Saint Benedict: Catholic support group for anyone affected by cancer.When: Third Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m.Where: Saint Benedict Church, 2200 W. Ithica St., Broken Arrow, OK For additional information, please call 918-455-4451 (ask for Jeanne Draughen, R.N.)

SPOHNC-Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancer, Inc.: A patient-directed, self-help organization offers information, support and encouragement to newly-diagnosed, survivors, family members and friends in a friendly and non-threatening forum. Survivors discuss their situations, experiences, coping strategies and hopes.When: 6:30 p.m., first Tuesday of each monthWhere: Hardesty Public Library, 8316 E. 93rdFor additional information: Christine Griffin, BSN, RN, OCN, 918-261-8858, beritgriffin@cox.net